Sunday Spin???

Japcati2020 · 06-12-2020 10:45pm

Zero degrees,ice and freezing fog too.
Over 200 hardy male n female bikers earlier today.

None of this "oh it's too cold to go out on my bike" bolloxoligy.....lol.

H_Lime · 06-12-2020 11:10pm

Japcati2020 wrote: »

None of this "oh it's too cold to go out on my bike" bolloxoligy.....lol.

Sounds like "standard's and a that bollixology" :pac:

Looks a good turn out, no doubt a good cause.

Japcati2020 · 07-12-2020 9:36am

:pac:

H_Lime wrote: »

Sounds like "standard's and a that bollixology" :pac:

Looks a good turn out, no doubt a good cause.

Great turnout indeed, and for 2 great causes too.
Lots of selection boxes delivered aswell.

2shea · 07-12-2020 9:54am

Too cold &#55358;&#56611;&#55358;&#56611;&#55358;&#56611;

Japcati2020 · 07-12-2020 10:09am

2shea wrote: »

Too cold ��

Zero degrees,ice and fog
Was actually nice out.
And it was for 2 good causes too.

2shea · 07-12-2020 10:23am

Japcati2020 wrote: »

Zero degrees,ice and fog
Was actually nice out.
And it was for 2 good causes too.

I'll ride in anything except Ice/snow on the road.

Crisp cold days are the nicest conditions by far to be out on the bike.

As the saying goes there is no such thing as bad weather only the wrong clothing/gear

raven41 · 07-12-2020 10:55am

Spent 5 years commuting by bike (no car) in all weathers and promised myself wouldnt ever drive in icy conditions. Had to do it many times and arrived at my destination with icicles hanging off my nose (only a minor exaggeration!). Yesterday was first Sunday in a while I was deterred by the conditions. -2 out my way and roads icy a f . If im a fair weather biker, so be it....

GBX · 07-12-2020 11:06am

Great to see charities being supported - especially in the year its been. But no point in lads risking dropping their bikes a few feet from their house. No shame in missing a run if its icy/frosty underfoot. There are other ways to support runs if you can't get out on the bike.

Japcati2020 · 07-12-2020 11:46am

GBX wrote: »

Great to see charities being supported - especially in the year its been. But no point in lads risking dropping their bikes a few feet from their house. No shame in missing a run if its icy/frosty underfoot. There are other ways to support runs if you can't get out on the bike.

Was only a bit of frost, ice and fog.
Ah yeah,drop off the selection boxes in the car,come up in the car with the kids and see all the bikers off.
But we did a ride by for 1 very brave and special little lad who wanted to see all the motorbikes.
And we did a ride by for the residents in Stewardstown Hospital too.
Was great craic and a great festive atmosphere too.

GBX · 07-12-2020 12:07pm

Japcati2020 wrote: »

Was only a bit of frost, ice and fog.
Ah yeah,drop off the selection boxes in the car,come up in the car with the kids and see all the bikers off.
But we did a ride by for 1 very brave and special little lad who wanted to see all the motorbikes.
And we did a ride by for the residents in Stewardstown Hospital too.
Was great craic and a great festive atmosphere too.

"Only a bit of ice" that's all it takes for a slide and do a bit of damage to a bike. As I said, great for the charity and the kid. But nobody should be shamed by the bravado of others if they didnt venture out.

raven41 · 07-12-2020 12:09pm

GBX wrote: »

Great to see charities being supported - especially in the year its been. But no point in lads risking dropping their bikes a few feet from their house. No shame in missing a run if its icy/frosty underfoot. There are other ways to support runs if you can't get out on the bike.

Many other ways indeed to support charities. I use a monthly direct debit to go to my chosen charities. Doesnt get your mug on social media though...

GBX · 07-12-2020 12:12pm

raven41 wrote: »

Many other ways indeed to support charities. I use a monthly direct debit to go to my chosen charities. Doesnt get your mug on social media though...

Yeah that seems to be the most important thing for some

zubair · 07-12-2020 1:08pm

raven41 wrote: »

Many other ways indeed to support charities. I use a monthly direct debit to go to my chosen charities. Doesnt get your mug on social media though...

I wouldn't wrap this gesture up with those attention seeking social media sorts. I know you didn't say it directly but it's in your response all the same. As bikers most of will look for any excuse to get out for spin, that's the way I see it anyway, spin with the lads and it's for a good cause so all the better.

Japcati2020 · 07-12-2020 3:07pm

GBX wrote: »

"Only a bit of ice" that's all it takes for a slide and do a bit of damage to a bike. As I said, great for the charity and the kid. But nobody should be shamed by the bravado of others if they didnt venture out.

Ah here,will you stop whinging ffs.
Lots of folk (who also ride bikes) drove up with their kids in their cars,and dropped off selection boxes at Charlestown yesterday morning.
People drove on into the Phoenix Park too and cheered all the bikes on as they rode up past Dublin Zoo.
People chose to drive their cars and to ride their bikes too.
Nobody is shaming anyone here.

Oh and theres a charity event for the womens refuge on the16th December,you can drop gifts into HD/Triumph Dublin for it.
Few presents and toys for the women and kids in the refuge.
Nice day for a spin today,maybe go off on 1 and chill yourself out.
Happy Monday to you too.

Japcati2020 · 07-12-2020 3:10pm

zubair wrote: »

I wouldn't wrap this gesture up with those attention seeking social media sorts. I know you didn't say it directly but it's in your response all the same. As bikers most of will look for any excuse to get out for spin, that's the way I see it anyway, spin with the lads and it's for a good cause so all the better.

It's called highlighting a charity,a hospital and a good cause,and getting more and more people to attend and make the sick kids smile.
Heaven forbid we do that at this time of year,and to spread the festive good will to those kids and their families.
Each year the event gets bigger and better because of the online publicity of it and the willingness of the bikers to do it.

Dont knock it until you try it is what I say.
Happy Monday to you.

knucklehead6 · 07-12-2020 3:13pm

Japcati2020 wrote: »

It's called highlighting a charity and a good cause,and getting more and more people to attend and make the sick kids smile.
Heaven forbid we do that at this time of year,and to spread the festive good will to those kids and their families.
Each year the event gets bigger and better because of the online publicity of it and the willingness of the bikers to do it.

Dont knock it until you try it.
Happy Monday to you.

You might want to check that chip on your shoulder, Zubair was actually BACKING you.

blade1 · 07-12-2020 3:13pm

Japcati2020 wrote: »

It's called highlighting a charity and a good cause,and getting more and more people to attend and make the sick kids smile.
Heaven forbid we do that at this time of year,and to spread the festive good will to those kids and their families.
Each year the event gets bigger and better because of the online publicity of it and the willingness of the bikers to do it.

Dont knock it until you try it.
Happy Monday to you.

Where the fuq are the Curly Wurly's? :mad:

Japcati2020 · 07-12-2020 3:18pm

knucklehead6 wrote: »

You might want to check that chip on your shoulder, Zubair was actually BACKING you.

No chip and Yes I know hes backing me up,if you read my post carefully again.
I was generalizing in my post.
Thankyou for the consideration too.

Japcati2020 · 07-12-2020 3:20pm

blade1 wrote: »

Where the fuq are the Curly Wurly's? :mad:

3 for a fiver selection boxes in Tesco.
Bought a heap of them,as did everyone else in Sunday.
It was hard not to open 1 or 2 of them.....lol.

The aul milkyway boxes are nicest......:pac:

H_Lime · 07-12-2020 3:23pm

blade1 wrote: »

Where the fuq are the Curly Wurly's? :mad:

Always nearly choke on them fookers for some reason lol! :pac:

blade1 · 07-12-2020 3:26pm

H_Lime wrote: »

Always nearly choke on them fookers for some reason lol! :pac:

Pussy!
I suppose you won't go out in the cold either?!

Japcati2020 · 07-12-2020 3:33pm

blade1 wrote: »

Pussy!
I suppose you won't go out in the cold either?!

Ah here,dont you bleedin start......:pac::p:D

blade1 · 07-12-2020 3:41pm

Japcati2020 wrote: »

Ah here,dont you bleedin start......:pac::p:D

Couldn't resist :pac:

H_Lime · 07-12-2020 3:55pm

I will be bullied into eating curly wirlys!!!
Besides I don't go in for any of that judgemental horse****!

Max Headroom · 07-12-2020 9:41pm

H_Lime wrote: »

Always nearly choke on them fookers for some reason lol! :pac:

Breathe through your nose....stops you gagging.....:P

Jimmy Bottlehead · 08-12-2020 2:18pm

Max Headroom wrote: »

Breathe through your nose....stops you gagging.....:P

Sounds like you're speaking from experience...

Max Headroom · 08-12-2020 5:13pm

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Sounds like you're speaking from experience...

Have to keep an eye on her .......:D

GBX · 08-12-2020 9:58pm

Have them on my Tiger. Find them great as well with rain. With the heated grips make a huge difference.

Richard tea · 08-12-2020 10:02pm

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Took my CBX out for a spin with my newly fitted handguards, cant believe the difference it made. My fingers werent completely frozen!

Which hand guards? I use mitts but I hate them. They fold down at motorway speeds and im nervous about them pushing on the front brake.

Japcati2020 · 09-12-2020 9:12am

Buy yourself a set of handguards off a KTM 690
Very good protection and cheap as chips too.
I stuck a set on the 990sm.
Big difference indeed.

Then buy yourself a set of RST heated gloves.

Sunday Spin???

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